Tongue-tie and Infant Feeding

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  • Author
    Sarah Oakley
  • Level
    Professional
  • Guided learning time
    10 hours
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This course is suitable for professionals who divide tongue-tie and for those involved in assessing and/or supporting families with tongue-tied infants. This course is theory based only. It does not teach you the practical technique of division, but is helpful as preparation for those planning to train to divide or for updating experienced tongue-tie practitioners. 

What's included?

  • 5 online modules
  • CERPS accredited 
  • Comprehensive research based lessons
  • Video explanations
  • Full resource list

Support Families

Learn how to provide comprehensive support to families dealing with tongue-tie. This includes guidance on breastfeeding techniques, post-treatment care, and strategies for ongoing support and education.

Enhance your skills

Gain in-depth knowledge on identifying, assessing, and managing tongue-tie in infants. This course covers the anatomy, signs, and symptoms of tongue-tie, as well as effective diagnostic techniques and treatment options.

Testimonials

I finally finished the course. Can I just please formally say that it was an privilege to be able to ‘test’ the course but also the content was exceptional. It was much better than the old course you did, and whilst I don’t normally like videos the videos actually were very good. In particular I liked the info on the oral exercises and the attachments. In short, THANK YOU. I’m going to be very excited to be able to recommend this course. 
Tors Pearcy IBCLC
I finished the course on Friday and really loved it! It took me the full ten hours, but I appreciated how it was split into modules, making it accessible and easy to fit into my schedule. The level of information was excellent, and I gained a lot of knowledge. Your videos were nuanced, clearly explaining where the information came from and what it means. I was nervous about the quizzes but was pleasantly surprised by how much I retained. This course will be very beneficial for me as a doula and breastfeeding counsellor, especially in supporting people with possible tongue ties. Thank you for the opportunity!
Danielle Doula and trainee BFC
I had completed a previous course on tongue ties, so I was curious if this one would add anything different. It absolutely did! As a relatively new tongue tie practitioner, this course reaffirmed what I do in practice and provided new insights. The sections on exercises pre and post-division and the myth busters were particularly helpful for common questions in my practice. I appreciated the layout, with written information, videos, and PowerPoints, and the ability to pick up where I left off. The references will be invaluable as I continue my journey. I’ll definitely be looking for funding so my colleagues in the infant feeding team can do this training too. Thank you!
Amy Davies MW and Tongue-tie Practitioner
Meet the course creator

Sarah Oakley

I am Registered Nurse and Health Visitor and regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.  I am also an Internationa Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Holistic Sleep Coach and Tongue-tie Practitioner. I am insured by Hiscox and am a member of Lactation Consultants of Great Britain, United States Lactation Consultants Association and the Royal College of Nursing. I am a founder member and former Chair of the Association of Tongue-tie Practitioners (2016-2019). As well as providing private consultations for families, I offer training courses and speak at national and international conference and am the author of the book ‘Why Tongue-tie Matters’. In April 2023 I was given the annual ‘Outstanding Contribution to Breastfeeding’ Award by Lactation Consultants of Great Britain.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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